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Curated OER

Breaking News English: Woman Has First Face Transplant

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Woman Has First Face Transplant," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

States of Consciousness

For Students 9th - 12th
In this psychology instructional activity, students write short answers to 5 questions on states of consciousness. They list the different classes of recreational drugs and functions of sleep.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Have an Active Day! Exercise and Health Activity

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this health and exercise worksheet, students put a star next to activities on a list that they already do, then put a check next to those activities they would like to try.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Meet My Muscles Upper Body Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Following along with their teacher, students learn about the various upper body muscles we have such as the bicep and pectoral muscles and learn how to give them a good stretch and exercise.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Meet My Muscles Lower Body Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan depicts learners following along with their teacher to learn about lower body muscles. Students learn about muscles such as the gluteal and hamstring and how to give them a good stretch and exercise.
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Interactive
Other

Zygote Media Group: Zygote Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a 3D look into the anatomical structure of the human body with this website. Website allows students to explore the body's muscle system, bone structure, organs, and nerve systems. Navigate around the human body with this site!
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Everyday Mysteries: What Is the Strongest Muscle?

For Students 3rd - 8th
There are a variety of ways one can look at what might be the strongest muscle in the body. This site defines the various types of muscles and goes on to explain which would be considered the strongest.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Your Multi Talented Muscles

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site you will learn what muscles are made up of and find out about the different types of muscles in the body. A great illustration of a skeletal muscle is also provided. Available in Spanish.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Bones, Muscles and Joints

For Students 9th - 10th
The anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and what the bones, muscles and joints do in our bodies are explained. Interactive diagrams show the internal structure of a bone, and how muscles and joints work together. Major disorders of the...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Makes Muscles Grow?

For Students 9th - 10th
We have over 600 muscles in our bodies that help bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. Muscles also need constant attention, because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. This...
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Lesson Plan
University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: My Body My Senses

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teacher's guide introduces children to the human body and the five senses and covers the major body parts and what they do. Children also will use their five senses to learn about the world.
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Handout
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Human Biology: Musculatory System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the three types of muscle tissue, how a muscle contracts, and how muscles are adapted for exercise. [3:40]
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Other

Get Body Smart: Human Anatomy and Physiology: System Quizzes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of interactive, self-checking quizzes on human body systems. Covers muscular, skeletal, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory systems.
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Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Superficial Skeletal Muscles

For Students 9th - 10th
Exercise challenges the player to correctly name the superficial skeletal muscles from both the anterior and posterior views.
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Unit Plan
Other

Get Body Smart: Muscle Fiber Anatomy & Muscle Contraction Physiology

For Students 9th - 10th
Brought to you by Get Body Smart, students can learn about muscle fiber anatomy and muscle contraction physiology through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include Fiber Location and Composition, Nerve Supply to Muscle Fibers,...
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax

For Students 9th - 10th
It is a complex job to balance the body on two feet and walk upright. Learn here all about the axial muscles of the abdominal wall and thorax.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter provides an in-depth discussion of forces and torque in the human body. We learn about muscular force, the importance of posture in preventing back...
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about cardiac muscles and the electrical activity that helps them function to pump blood throughout the body.
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Lesson Plan
SEDL

The Human Body [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A large PDF unit that teaches students about the human body systems. Incorporates many activities and integrates math and language arts.
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Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Human Muscles

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive tests users knowledge of the muscles on the human body. Can you find all 16 of them?
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Muscles and Movement

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn what muscles are, how they are classified, and how they are attached to the body's skeletal system. This site contains several definitions, illustrations showing the parts of muscles, and a quiz to test your knowledge of muscles...
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Activity
Curated OER

Kids Health: How the Body Works Movies and Activities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Short, colorful movies explain each of the body's systems: skeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, respiratory, endocrine, skin, immune, muscular, and nervous. Once you've seen the movie, click on the Activity Page link for...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Muscles, Muscles Everywhere

For Teachers 4th - 7th
This activity helps students learn about the three different types of muscles and how outer space affects astronauts' muscles. They will discover how important it is for astronauts to get adequate exercise both on Earth and in outer...
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Interactive
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Human Body Systems Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you know about the different human body systems? This site features information on each of the different systems. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.

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